Hey, guys! I have a great printable for you just in time for Thanksgiving. It's one of my game placemats for kids and it's been revamped for some Thanksgiving fun! These are a great resource for any Thanksgiving Dinner host who needs a little something to help keep the kids entertained. Print one out for each child at the table and as a bonus, it also helps to make cleanup a little easier, too. 😉

Hey, guys! Need a quick and easy breakfast idea for the holidays? I’ve got one that everyone will love and it can even be made the night before: Sausage & Egg Biscuits with Gravy Bake! You can make all of the elements from scratch, but I'll be giving you the easiest and quickest way to throw it together to feed a crowd. Keep reading for the recipe + instructions!

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Hi, guys! As the holidays approach and I think about new dishes to serve at my own family gatherings, recipes like this emerge. It's not the usual savory dip recipe but goes well with savory dippers. This cream cheese dip is sweetened with honey and stuffed with chopped dried dates, apricots, figs, and cranberries, then drizzled in a little extra honey and garnished with more dried fruit and rosemary.

It's a hearty, creamy dip, and contains some good-for-you ingredients that will make you feel better about serving such a sweet treat! It's also great to make for those who are gluten-free, wheat-free, or who don't eat refined sugar. Keep reading for the recipe!

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Welcome to the 3rd annual Thanksvember giveaway! I'm always thankful for my blog readers and love reading all of your wonderful comments. To say "thanks" I'm holding a giveaway this November for $50 to one lucky reader in their choice of Paypal Cash or an Amazon eGift Card. I hope it will come in handy this holiday season!

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Hi, guys! Are you ready for something crazy? This is my Thanksgiving Pie Freakshake! Have you ever wrestled with the decision of what kind of pie to choose at Thanksgiving, or if you'd rather have ice cream or whipped cream with it? Relax, I've got you covered. 😉

This Pumpkin Pie milkshake has caramel drizzles and shortbread crumbles, whipped cream, pecans, and mini pie slices on skewers. Why settle when you can have it all?!

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Hi, guys! I'm back with a scrumptious recipe for your Thanksgiving table: Cranberry, Pecan, & Brown Sugar-Topped Sweet Potatoes! These soft-roasted, caramelized sweet potatoes are fluffed, then topped with a sweet, buttery sauce of cranberry, pecan, and brown sugar. It's an easy way to add a beloved veggie to your holiday table without all of the work of making a casserole. I also have a couple of new ways to add a taste of the holidays to your fall celebrations!

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I've got an easy recipe today that's sure to wow your cheese-loving holiday guests! It's a 3-tier Cheese Ball Tower and making it is super-simple because I'm using pre-made cheese balls paired with my own toppings. For my tiers, I've paired the sharp cheddar with nutty pecans, port wine with sweet and tart dried cherries, and the smoky bacon with crunchy almonds. I also made some cute cheese ball pinecones to decorate the tray with and I'll show you how to make it all in the post below!

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For me, the holidays are all about entertaining. There's nothing better than visiting and being visited by friends and family this time of year. I always keep the makings for quick and easy nibbles in the kitchen just in case I get a visitor and these Brie & Cranberry Crostini are a breeze to whip up and will tempt any guest. Keep reading to find out what to keep in the pantry for these quick, melty cheese treats!

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The winter holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year. Family and friends gathering and sharing good food and holiday cheer are some of my happiest memories, so I love to give others happy holiday memories as well. I've created this delicious Cranberry Ginger Fizz Cocktail that you can serve at your holiday festivities and it will help to support a good cause at the same time. :)

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With cooler weather here and Fall on the horizon, I couldn't wait to make something warm and comforting with some of my favorite Fall flavors. This marinated garlic & herb pork loin is butterflied and rolled with herbed stuffing and glazed with a sweet and tart cranberry sauce. Sound complicated? It took me less than 30 minutes to prepare and it cooked in the slow cooker while I did other things. :) Back to school is back to busy time for me, so you know this recipe is going to be easy to make and taste amazing!

It's time to take down those holiday decorations, but you don't have to leave your door bare. Today I have a fun decor craft for your front door or even inside your home: a DIY Arrow Wreath. It's a great decor piece for Fall or Winter and it couldn't be easier to make as you only need a ready-made grapevine wreath (or any kind you like best), some felt sheets, and a few sticks from the yard! It makes a great decoration and you can reuse it year after year.

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Today I have an amazingly delicious make-ahead breakfast casserole recipe for a special holiday morning. This Praline Pecan French Toast & Sausage Breakfast Casserole has breakfast sausage on the bottom, french toast in the middle, and a toasted praline pecan topping that is the perfect sweetness to go with the savory. It gets prepped the night before and baked in the morning. The name may sound complicated, but it's so easy, it takes about 15 minutes to prepare.

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When the weather gets chilly, we move from after school snacks like granola bars and trail mix to something quick and warming, but quick doesn't have to mean compromising nutrition or quality. I have a great time-saving lunch, after school snack, or dinner option for you and I also created a fun printable Kids' Placemat that is full of games to keep them busy so you can get more done!

I just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here in the US! May your turkey be moist and your dressing crispy. :) I am thankful for every one of you and I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Today, I have the perfect craft to keep those little fingers busy while the grown-ups are in the kitchen: Thanksgiving Finger Puppets! These are simple to make and simple to come up with variations for. I did a turkey and a carrot to help you along. Get creative and get those little fingers working!

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A hostess gift is traditional during the holidays; It's a way to show appreciation for your host's hard work. The traditional gifts are usually ones to help with the hosting duties or for the guests, but what about after? Having been a holiday hostess myself, I would love a thoughtful and relaxing gift that would help me recharge during the holidays. Putting together a relaxing hostess gift basket is simple. I'll show you how to make the DIY Lavender Bath Salts I used in this one and I even created some pretty tags for you to print out!

Today I've got a fun (and free!) printable for you: Thanksgiving Lunchbox Note Jokes! Kids love silly jokes and there are 8 in this series you can put in your child's lunchbox to brighten their day and give them a giggle.

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Have you heard of the Piecaken? It's the dessert equivalent of the Turducken, and I've created one that's just perfect for any holiday table! This Piecaken is a Pumpkin Pecan Streusel pie baked inside of a butter cake, iced with fudge icing, and sprinkled with shaved milk chocolate and each slice is topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Yum! And since you guys know I'm the shortcut queen, I've made the recipe as easy as possible to make!

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With the holidays rapidly approaching, it's time to start thinking about entertaining. You guys know I love a tasty dish, but there's nothing like shortcuts to make a get-together come together quickly. I have a fantastic recipe for an Orange Pecan Cranberry Chutney that makes the perfect sauce, spread, or dip during the holidays and it takes less than 20 minutes to whip up!

You can make a big batch to have on hand when you need a quick dish to bring to a party and use it in so many ways, like as a dip for these delish breaded mushrooms and a sauce for cocktail meatballs. Give it a try and you'll be hooked on this tart, sweet sauce that's perfect with any savory dish!